The diaplay team were due to perform at the Rhyl Air Show from 4pm. until 5 p.m. and was set to close the bank holiday fun-filled show.
However, many viewers across social media are reporting hearing a bang or a bang before one of the aircraft was forced to make an early landing at Hawarden Airport, where the Red Arrows were based for the show.
Steve, pilot @rafred_6 is a little flustered, but fine, thanks. His immediate actions delivered calmly and correctly with the support of his colleagues ensured a safe outcome. #RedArrows #teamwork #RhylAirShow2022
— David Montenegro (@RAFRedArrowsOC) August 28, 2022
On Twitter, a Red Arrows spokesman said: “Thank you to everyone at the Rhyl Airshow this weekend. We had to end today’s #RedArrows show minutes early after one of our jets suffered a bird strike, damaging the cockpit canopy. The guy of the incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well trained.”
They continued: “On this occasion Red 6 and the entire team responded perfectly together with no further risk to the pilot and aircraft. I am happy to report that the jet landed safely and the pilot was uninjured. Thank you for your many well wishes and the messages!”
Thank you to everyone at the Rhyl Airshow this weekend. We had to end today’s #RedArrows performance a few minutes early after one of our jets suffered a bird strike, damaging the cockpit canopy. This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well trained.
— Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) August 28, 2022
The Red Arrows are set to fly every day of the Bournemouth Air Festival, which starts on Thursday September 1.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to visit the urban complex for the four-day event.
